There’s almost nothing humans enjoy more than watching somebody slip on a banana peel, or get a martini thrown in their face…
Author: Louis Cannon
Underrated writer Louis Cannon grew up in the vast American West, although his ex-wife, given the slightest opportunity, will deny that he ever grew up at all. You can read more stories on his Substack account.
READY, FIRE, AIM: Record Snowfall
“Pensacola, Florida broke the snowfall record with 8.9 inches of snow. The previous record for Pensacola was 3 inches of snow, set back in the 1895…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Like Shooting Political Fish in a Barrel
When I asked our editor to find an appropriate photo to illustrate today’s humor column, he came up with a photo of ‘Porthos’ spiced sardines…
READY, FIRE, AIM: When Chinese Robots Presume to Go Home
The video surveillance clip showed a little robot named Erbai approaching several larger robots parked by a wall in a darkened exhibition hall…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Are We Ready for the World to End?
“Archuleta County held its final Y2K meeting of the year Tuesday, just 10 days before the possible appearance of the computer glitch that some say will bring civilization its knees…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Is Book Reading a Survival Skill?
“…One study found a 20 percent reduction in mortality among those who read books compared to those who didn’t…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Complete Opposite of Potato Chips
“Tarzan, I want to run a possible dinner idea by you to get your opinion, if you have a minute…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Your Guide to Surviving a TikTok Ban
Once you open the Tik Tok app, you can find yourself swiping from one video to the next, hoping to find something worthy of your time and attention…
READY, FIRE, AIM: A Small Group of Committed Citizens
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world….”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Greenland is Not Green
Most of the world’s habitable land is green, or maybe tan. But not Greenland…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Magic Mushrooms, and the Art of Conjuring
“Each gummy contains 350mg of Amanita Muscaria, a federally legal medley of mushrooms that deliver a psychoactive experience…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Demande en Mariage Lune
I don’t speak French, so I was pleased when the folks at Apoteo Surprise Paris posted the news, in English…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Breakfast of Champions
“For all those that want to save TikTok in America, vote Trump,” he declared in an all-caps message on Truth Social….
READY, FIRE, AIM: Yes to Cage-Free Eggs… But No to Anonymous Sperm Donors
Our elected legislators in Denver seem to enjoy nothing more than creating new laws…
READY, FIRE, AIM: My New Year’s Resolution
I don’t normally make any new year’s resolutions. But this year will be different…
READY, FIRE, AIM: A Map of My Brain
The obvious prediction — as offered in media reports of this scientific achievement — is that a fruit fly brain map is just the beginning…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Pardon Me, Mr. President
Another high point came in 1977, when President Jimmy Carter pardoned more than 200,000 Vietnam War draft dodgers…
READY, FIRE, AIM: I’m Gettin’ Nuttin’ for Christmas
“That’s where No Buy January comes in — a growing global campaign that encourages individuals to rethink their consumption habits, and embrace mindful living…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Best Word for 2024… ‘Brain Rot’
Which brings us to the ‘Word of the Year’ according to the Oxford University Press…